Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600, 5,400 and 1,168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,600, 5,400 and 1,168 is: 1,752
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,600 : 5,400 = 1,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,600/5,400 = 1,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,600x = 5,400 × 1,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,600x = 6,307,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,307,200/3,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752
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